Agriculture has significant effects on carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere, both directly through cultivation practices, and indirectly through the energy used to produce agricultural inputs, such as pesticides and fertilizer. Different techniques, such as low-till cultivation, multi-cropping, and low-input or organic practices help reduce the climate change impact of agriculture, and have additional ecological and financial benefits.
Additionally, animal production is associated with significant greenhouse gas emissions. Different strategies exist that minimize these emissions, and the implementation of these strategies in some instances can serve as a basis for carbon offsets.
